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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.24, 298.98 and 197.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.24, 298.98 and 197.72 is: 296.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.24 : 298.98 = 197.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.24/298.98 = 197.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.24x = 298.98 × 197.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.24x = 59,114.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,114.33/199.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.70

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